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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Dresden Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Dresden Neustadt Station | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Dresden Central Station | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Dresden Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | ||||
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Dresden Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just €27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Dortmund by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Dresden to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Dortmund start from €20. The average price for this train route is around €73. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Dortmund?
The average train journey time from Dresden to Dortmund is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 440 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 9m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Dresden to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dresden to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Dresden to Dortmund departs at 06:53. And the latest train departs at 19:22.
Which is the best train operator from Dresden to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Dortmund?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Dresden to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dresden to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dresden to Dortmund was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €38To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Dortmund as early as possible.